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FAQ - Matching Gift Program
FAQ - Volunteer Grant
Program
FAQ - Matching Gift Program
What is
the Charitable Matching Gift Program?
At
The Home Depot Foundation, we focus our charitable giving on building
better communities. In order to support Home Depot associate's involvement
in their own communities, we offer the Charitable Matching Gift Program.
This program allows Home Depot associates and board members to use
Foundation funds to increase their support of charities that reflect their
personal interests and causes. When an associate makes a donation to an
eligible charitable organization, The Home Depot Foundation will
strengthen that gift by matching it dollar-for-dollar.
The
Home Depot Foundation will match individual associate gifts ranging from
$25-$1000 per charity on a dollar for dollar basis for full-time and
part-time associates. There is a $3,000 cap per associate per calendar
year. The Home
Depot Foundation will strengthen that gift by matching it
dollar-for-dollar
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Am I eligible to participate in The Home Depot Foundation
Charitable Matching Gifts Program?
All hourly or salaried, full-time or part-time Home Depot associates are eligible. Seasonal associates and contractors are not eligible.
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How do I participate in The Home Depot Foundation
Charitable Matching Gifts Program?
- Make
a personal donation directly to the eligible organization of your
choice. Gifts can be paid by cash, check, credit card or by negotiable
securities that have a publicly listed market value.
- Register
your gift on this Web site. U.S. associates may also register their
gift by phoning 1-888-628-2442. We will obtain verification of your
gift from the organization and take care of the rest.
- Gifts
will be matched on a quarterly basis with check distributions taking
place in January, April, July and October. We are unable to make
exceptions to this distribution schedule.
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Matching Gift Program gives you instant access to your contributions.
You can access and view whether your gift is pending, approved or
denied by logging on to this Web site.
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What do I need to do to register my gift?
Gifts may be registered via this Internet site or by using the automated phone service.
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Internet
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Send your gift to the organization of your choice. |
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Access
and submit an application on the Internet using:
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Once approved, the matching gift will be scheduled for payment in the next distribution process. |
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Telephone For U.S. Associates Only
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Send your gift to the organization of your choice.
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Access and submit an application by dialing 1
888 628-2442 and following the prompts |
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Once approved, the matching gift will be scheduled for payment in the next distribution process. |
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What organizations are
eligible to receive Matching Gifts?
The
Home Depot Foundation will match contributions to all eligible civic,
cultural, health and human service organizations, which are tax exempt
under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (designated
Revenue Canada nonprofit organizations in Canada). Private schools with a
501(c)(3) designation and all public schools including day care, K-12 and
colleges and universities are also eligible.
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Does the Foundation match gifts to
churches?
No, The Home Depot Foundation does not fund organizations whose sole purpose is to promote a particular faith. However, many faith-based organizations have taken steps to become eligible for Foundation programs. Gifts may be eligible for a match if the programs operated by faith-based organizations meet certain
criteria:
- If the gift supports a particular program that is available and open to all individuals in the
community;
- The program is for non-religious purposes (such as a food pantry or domestic abuse
shelter);
- The organization does not exclusively use the program to promote any religion;
and
- The organization must have it’s own 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS.
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What does 501 (c) (3)
or Revenue Canada mean?
501(c)3
is a section of the Federal Tax Code that establishes the criteria for
tax-exempt charitable organizations. A “Revenue Canada” designation
means that the organization is a Canadian charity and has registered with
the Canada Revenue Agency. An organization must have either status in
order to receive matching gift funds. This status allows donations and
funds received to be tax-deductible.
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To whom should checks be
made payable?
Checks should be made payable to the eligible organization of your choice and mailed directly to the organization.
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Are there minimum &
maximum gift amounts that the Foundation will match?
The
company will match gifts of $25 or more, up to a total of $1,000 per
organization per calendar year with a total cap of $3,000 per associate
per calendar year.
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Can I consider the amount of the match to assist in fulfilling my pledge to an
organization?
No. matching gift funds cannot be used to relieve a person of a financial obligation he or she would otherwise have to pay. Gifts made, in whole or in part, with funds received from other people are ineligible. . This includes funds raised in walkathons and similar fundraising events. Only the donor’s personal contribution can be
matched.
Once the gift has been completed, it is eligible for the program if it meets the guidelines. Please be mindful that gifts may not be matched in time to meet deadlines set by recipient organizations. Matching Gift checks can take 4-6 weeks or longer depending upon the approval and verification process. Exceptions can not be made as disbursed checks are processed in quarterly batches.
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How do I select an organization?
To identify the organization of your choice access GIFT REGISTRATION processing. Select step 2 for step-by-step instructions for locating a non-profit organization.
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When will my donation
be matched?
Your gift will be eligible for matching only when the Matching Gift Center receives verification of receipt of your gift from an eligible organization. Your gift will then be approved and scheduled for matching in the next check distribution process. Checks are distributed quarterly in January, April, July and October.
We must receive verification from the grant recipient within 12 months of the date the gift is registered in or it will not be processed.
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Where do I get a detailed history of my past gift applications?
On the web: Once you have registered as a participant, you may log on to the home page for a detailed list of your
Giving History.
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I need help, who do I contact?
If you need assistance in registering a gift request, please access our
Help Menu for step-by-step instructions.
To locate our e-mail address to our customer service department, access the Contact Us section of this Web site.
Or call 1-888-628-2442 for immediate assistance.
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How long do I have to register my charitable donations?
All gifts must be registered using one of the methods of registration described on
this web site by January 31 of the year following the year in which gift was made.
For example, gifts made in April and December of 2004 must be registered by
January 31, 2005 in order to be eligible for a match.
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FAQ - Volunteer Grant Program
What is the Team Depot Dollars Grant Program?
When
Home Depot associate-volunteers offer their expertise and service to
nonprofit organizations, The Home Depot Foundation provides Team Depot
Dollars grants to nonprofits to recognize and reward their service.
For every hour you
volunteer* at a company-sponsored** volunteer project, The Home Depot
Foundation will match with a $15 contribution to the nonprofit
organization of your choice, up to $120.
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Am I eligible to participate in the Team Depot Dollars Grant Program?
All hourly or salaried, full-time or part-time
Home Depot associates are eligible. Seasonal associates and contractors
are not eligible.
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How do I participate in the Team Depot Dollars Grant Program?
- Sign up for and volunteer at any company-sponsored Team Depot project. Use the online system to find a project or talk with your district or store Team Depot Captain.
- Once you've participated, come back to the Team Depot Tracker system to confirm your volunteer hours.
- After you've volunteered eight hours in the community, you may request a Team Depot Dollars grant online. A chart of your volunteer history will appear on the main Team Depot Tracker page. Click the "Request a Grant" link, change the nonprofit organization who will receive the grant if you'd like, then click "Submit" -- it's that easy!
- Gifts will be matched on a quarterly basis with check distributions taking place in January, April, July and October. We are unable to make exceptions to this distribution schedule.
- The Team Depot Tracker system gives you instant access to your volunteer history. You can access and view whether your grant is pending, approved or denied by logging on to this Web site.
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What organizations are eligible to receive Team Depot Dollars grants?
The Home Depot Foundation will match
contributions to all eligible civic, cultural, health and human service
organizations, which are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S.
Internal Revenue Code (designated Revenue Canada nonprofit organizations
in Canada). Private schools with a 501(c)(3) designation and all public
schools including day care, K-12 and colleges and universities are also
eligible.
The
following activities are ineligible for the Team Depot Dollars Grants
Program:
- Board
membership dues
- Grants
to individuals
- Private
Foundations
- Fraternal,
sports or political groups
- Legislative
or lobbying efforts or groups that have a primary focus of changing
laws
- Sporting
events (fundraising walks or runs), tickets, tables and sponsorships
- Advertising/Marketing
initiatives
- Fundraising
events and sponsorships such as golf tournaments, dinners and auctions
- Organizations
that are not aligned with The Home Depot Foundation’s principles and
philosophies
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What does 501(c)3 or Revenue Canada mean?
501(c)3 is a section of the Federal Tax
Code that establishes the criteria for tax-exempt charitable
organizations. A “Revenue Canada” designation means that the
organization is a Canadian charity and has registered with the Canada
Revenue Agency. An organization must have either status in order to
receive matching gift funds. This status allows donations and funds
received to be tax-deductible.
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Are there minimum and maximum grant amounts?
Each associate can earn up to $120 in one calendar year. You can split up your grant between
different nonprofits, but each must have a minimum of $30. For example, an
associate can split up his or her $120 grant between four nonprofits –
giving each a grant of $30. The Home Depot Foundation will give out these
grants up to $1.5 million dollars in 2008.
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When will my grant be given to the nonprofit of my choice?
Your Team Depot Dollars grant will be
verified through the Giving Programs Web site. Your grant will then be
approved and scheduled for the next check distribution process. Checks are
sent out quarterly in January, April, July and October.
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Where do I get a detailed list of my volunteer history and past grant applications?
On the web: Once you have registered as a
participant on the Giving Programs Web site, you may log on to the home
page for a detailed list of your Giving
History.
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I need help, who do I contact?
If you need assistance in registering your
volunteer hours or requesting a Team Depot Dollars grant, please access
our Help Menu for step-by-step instructions.
To locate our e-mail address to our customer service department, access
the Contact Us section of this Web site. Or, call 1-888-628-2442 for
immediate assistance.
If you need assistance with Team Depot
related questions, please visit the “Community Involvement” page on
myApron (click on the “My Company” tab to find the “Community
Involvement” page).
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How long do I have to register my volunteer hours in order to request a grant for the nonprofit of my choice?
All
volunteer hours must be registered online by January 31 of the year
following the year in which you volunteered. For example, hours
volunteered in January through December of 2007 must be registered by
January 31, 2008 in order to be eligible for a Team Depot Dollars grant.
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Are
these grants available for the Matching Gift Program?
No. Only monetary donations are eligible for our
Matching Gift program.
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